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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16-17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In ancient times, what did the term Messiah mean?
(a) Son of God.
(b) Savior.
(c) Anointed.
(d) Divine One.

2. According to historical documents, when did the crucifixion take place?
(a) Between 5 and 7 C.E.
(b) Between 16 and 26 C.E.
(c) Between 20 and 30 C.E.
(d) Between 26 and 36 C.E.

3. What must a historian weigh?
(a) Only the facts.
(b) Facts, news stories, and rumors.
(c) The way his work will be received by the public.
(d) Oral traditions.

4. What government official was Jesus tried before?
(a) A jury.
(b) The governor.
(c) The prefect.
(d) The high priest.

5. What phrase does Sanders attempt to define in Chapter 11?
(a) Kingdom of God.
(b) Divine being.
(c) Last Supper.
(d) Christian love.

Short Answer Questions

1. What group does Sanders speculate the ministry of Jesus believed would not accept Jesus' portrayal of God?

2. The meaning of what title has changed greatly since Jesus' time?

3. How were the stories in the Gospels originally shared?

4. What was the result of Jesus' attempt to preach in Nazareth?

5. What relation were Jesus' disciples Andrew and Peter?

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